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A co-winner of the 2016 Indigenous Futurism Contest. Introversion holds Jessie back at work. Liquid Courage promises to make her more outgoing but comes at a high price. It makes her a type A personality at first but then the medication gives her erratic mood swings. Does she really need Liquid Courage to get ahead? Can she overcome her dependence on this drug?

How would Haudenosaunee Monsters operate in the modern world? See for yourself in these three monster tales: The Snakes are on the warpath when Patrick Burning takes on the forbidden name Jitkwa:e, and breaks the terms of a truce established in the Seneca’s “Battle of the Snakes”. Rez kids, Jason and Allan, stay up until midnight despite being warned the Hand doesn’t like seeing Haudenosaunee kids out at night and will slap them. The evil possessed doll Colette meets her match in Lady Snapping Turtles’s clan of cornhusk dolls when she commits an “act of war”. These three ...

Unlike other robots, Totah operates on the Karii’wio (The Great Law of Peace) and not the Three Laws of Robotics. Her indigenous knowledge is gleaned from a mind map of the last speaker of Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk). Her community views her as a vital resource for their language revitalization project, despite her age. However, support for her O/S is coming to an end. Can a reformat by the Free and Open Source Software community preserve her precious data, or will she have to replace The Great Law of Peace with the Three Laws of Robotics?

"People of the Flint” is a short story collection by an Indigenous author, which delves into the rich tapestry of Haudenosaunee culture and experiences. This anthology takes readers on a spellbinding journey through time, from the vibrant pre-contact era to the complexities of modern-day life and the possibilities of the near future. With each story, the author highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Haudenosaunee people.

Have you ever felt a folktale needed a sequel? Have you ever wondered how a folktale would work out in modern times? Kateri’s Tales contains the answers to these questions: An eagle that was cheated out of the best song in the forest by a hermit thrush. The Council of Birds must resolve this dispute to save the best singer in the forest. Pretty White Snake, an unpopular luck charm, needs to find a witch to feed him if he’s ever to improve himself. Ymirling is a young Norse jotun who must defeat the might Shingebiss to win a place for himself in Vinland. Patrick Burning, a young Seneca ...

The Epic Photography Podcast unites Team Epic in a one of a kind show. 11 hosts on constant rotation from across the globe, bringing a wealth of experience from their specialisms, and a lot of opinions to go with them!

In 2003, Cindy Monroe founded Thirty-One Gifts in the basement of her home in Chattanooga, TN, with one goal: to help women by giving them the opportunity to run their own successful businesses. Today, she continues to lead Thirty-One Gifts and build relationships with her consultants all over the country.

In the midst of a global pandemic and a world on lockdown, Akweks Pine, a Haudenosaunee Seedkeeper from Earth, finds himself stranded in imperial space after traveling to dispute the illegal extraction of his family’s heirloom seeds by the powerful Agristar corporation. Stranded far from home, he uses his knowledge of traditional practices and the newfound wealth from a Freetrader windfall to revive ancient ceremonies and create innovative solutions, like biofuel from craft beer and sustainable food systems that bridge cultures. As he shares his seeds and wisdom with First Nations ...

Unraveled Threads: The Journey of Rebuilding My Life is Volume V in the acclaimed SurvivingHer anthology series. Visionary Cathy Staton and seven courageous co-authors open their hearts to share real stories of grief, resilience, and healing after life’s deepest unravelings. From sudden loss to cancer battles, divorce, abandonment, and the slow work of rebuilding, each chapter is a testimony to the power of faith, endurance, and the God who weaves broken pieces into something beautiful. This collection is both raw and restorative, offering hope to every woman who has wondered if her story...

Meet Wakia. the corn-husk doll whose reflection once shone brighter than campfires. Her creator spun her from corn husks to guide children through the old ceremonies, but the more gifts she was give, the louder the whisper: “Look at me.” She cannot help but preen in mirrors of water. Journey with Wakia to the edge of pride, where beauty itself may vanish, only to find the children’s hearts speak louder than any face ever could in this picturebook.

The Aesir call a Wild Hunt when a man crosses the ocean towards Asgard. Jormungander, the Midgard Serpent, should be stopping him but is missing. Is the man an advance scout for an invasion? What has happened to Jormungander? It’s up to Thor to solve this mystery.

In a vast and treacherous galaxy, the nomadic Praedatio wander aboard colossal generation ships known as orbises. Feral, an outcast from his own species, is born into a proud warrior race. His rapid healing abilities set him apart from his kin. Unable to bear the traditional battlescars, implants, and tattoos that mark his people's elite warriors, Feral is cast aside, a pariah among his own kind. As the orbises flee their devastated home galaxy, their sights set on conquering a new galactic empire, Feral yearns for a different path. He joins a burgeoning resistance movement, determined to ...

In Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth, Lily Bart, a beautiful and socially ambitious young woman, is destroyed by the vicious gossip that surrounds her. But what if Lily had learned to wield words like weapons and defend herself against those who sought to sabotage her? What if she had found a way to survive the cruel machinations of the upper class and carve out a place for herself in a world that demanded her downfall? In this short story retelling of Wharton's classic story, we see Lily Bart fight back against the forces that seek to destroy her, discovering resilience and ...

Touching the World is the extraordinary story of Cathy Birchall, a blind woman, who set off with her companion Bernard Smith, to become the first blind person ever to circle the world on a motorbike, an 18 year old BMW R100. What transpired has become an inspirational worldwide story that challenges people to question their own self-imposed boundaries.

In the heart of the galaxy lies a corporation by the name of Agristar, and there are two employees, Marcus and Felix, who work for the company. Their jobs entail extracting seeds from Earth and leaving crop circles in farmer's fields. Little do they know they will soon come across a man with a stubborn and quirky personality, Akweks Pine, who has a heritage seed collection they desire to buy. However, Akweks has found a way to sabotage Agristar's extraction methods. Akweks is an indigenous man with a rich heritage, which includes a seed collection that is hard to come by, and he isn't going...

Jormungander, the Midgard Serpent, has gone native on Turtle Island. Yet, he still has much to learn about his new clan. He is the offspring of the attractive and notorious traitor, Loki the Trickster. This makes it hard to accept his new clan’s policy to crush the gold and silver eggs the Pretty White Snake’s mates lay. Onyare, the Pretty White Snake, is the most beautiful but dangerous of serpents.. His gold and silver scales are so dazzling they affect humans. Yet, he always turns on the one who feeds him, and his offspring are said to take after him. As the new War Chief of the ...

In this insightful book, you will find the collective wisdom of 15 international thought leaders, scattered across three continents and multiple industries, as they share their best strategies for building influence and authority. Covering everything from video and print media to social media and consulting, Authority lets you inside the minds of experts who have built their own authority and helped countless others do the same.

The Greeks have Narcissus and the Haudenosaunee have the Cornhusk Doll. They both stared into pools to admire themselves and got punished. Narcissus fell in love with himself. The Cornhusk Doll had her face taken away by her Creator, so she was no longer distracted from her duties. Both stories are parables against vanity in their respective cultures. Wakia, the No Face Cornhusk Doll has learned humility over the centuries of her existence in this indigenous short story. However, she wants her face back. The Haudenosaunee children have lost interest in her. They all want to play with the ...

Small Business Talk for Coaches with Cathy Smith Your go to podcast for marketing, visibility, and client growth. Whether you are just starting out or ready to scale, Cathy shares real strategies to turn your coaching passion into a profitable business. 🎙 Weekly episodes📈 Practical tips and tools🤝 Built for coaches like you Need help growing your business?Get free resources, the book, and program atcoachesmarketingroadmap.com.au Follow for updates and fresh episodes.

Welcome to The After Work Entrepreneur podcast, where we guide entrepreneurs building their business after work on their journey from extra income to a 9 to 5 exit strategy. Join us as we provide training, share lessons learned, and dive into stories from our host and guests about their successes and challenges in growing their businesses on the side. Whether you're balancing a side hustle with your day job or aiming to make the leap into full-time entrepreneurship, this podcast is your go-to resource for practical advice and inspiration. Tune in to learn how to turn your passion into a ...